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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref
205-7598952
Employer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Stoke Hospital
Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
£24,465 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Clinical Support Worker

Band 2

Job overview

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Support Worker for the Children's Critical Care Unit. 

The post holder will work flexibly and provide support over a wide ranger or services/functions. They will work to locally agreed Code of Conduct for Clinical Support Workers and complete the Trust Care Certificate. 

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Support Worker role within the Children’s Critical Care Unit (CICU) requires supporting the nursing team by stocking up and fetching items; cleaning all areas including family rooms; washing linen; making hot drinks for the families and providing meals to breast feeding mothers; daily equipment checks; and admitting and discharging patients and other admin duties when the ward clerk is not on shift. On occasion this role may require support with patient turns and cares, or escorting patients to other departments. Clinical Support Workers on CICU are required to work 07:15 to 19:45 Mon through Sunday with occasion night shifts 19:15 to 07:45.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information please contact Lena Russell, Ward Manager or see attached Job Description and Personal Specification. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated through the UHNM Trust L1 assessment
Desirable criteria
  • Hold or be working towards a vocational qualification in a care environment such as NVQ Level 2 qualification.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 or grade C/4 or above GCSE English and Maths

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience

Essential criteria
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Can demonstrate the need to report changes in patient’ condition to the Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in a care setting

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliability

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant Gold Award

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lena Russell
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01782 676157